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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,207.99, 30,264.98 and 19,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,207.99, 30,264.98 and 19,507.20 is: 29,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,207.99 : 30,264.98 = 19,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,207.99/30,264.98 = 19,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,207.99x = 30,264.98 × 19,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,207.99x = 590,384,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,384,920.32/20,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,215.43

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